Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz prediction and betting tips on January 14, 2025

Game Prediction

In the 17th round of Bundesliga 1 Germany, on January 14, 2025, Bayer Leverkusen will face Mainz. The hosts still aim to retain their championship title and are determined to win at home in Leverkusen.
Our prediction for the Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz match
The "Aspirins" made history last season, which is undoubtedly thanks to Xabi Alonso, who transformed Bayer Leverkusen into the holders of the "Golden Double." They won the "Silver Salad Bowl" for the first time in the club’s history! The "Carnivalists" changed coaches and only avoided relegation at the end, accumulating 35 points, just two more than Bochum, who had to play in the relegation playoffs.
In the new season, Mainz is managed by Bo Henriksen. For most of the season, little was going well, both in the league (two wins before November) and in the cup (a 0-4 loss to Bayern), but in the last six rounds, they managed five victories. This allowed them to climb to 5th place, where they solidified their position after defeating Bochum 2-0 in January. Xabi Alonso stayed on, but his team no longer has an unbeaten streak. On the other hand, they’ve only lost to RB Leipzig and Liverpool, and they also won the German Super Cup. They finished 2024 with eight consecutive victories, including a cup win over Bayern. After the break, they secured an away 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund.
Wirtz and company score almost two and a half goals per match, but they also concede a fair amount – 1.44. The guests have a worse ratio, although it is still impressive – 1.88/1.25.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz: Key statistics and trends
- Bayer Leverkusen has won nine consecutive matches.
- 88% of Bayer’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.94 goals per match.
- Mainz has won six out of their last seven matches.
- 56% of Mainz’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.13 goals per match.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz: Possible Starting Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen (possible lineup): Hradecky – Inkaepie, Tah, Tapsoba – Grimaldo, Wirtz, Tella, Xhaka, Palacios, Frimpong – Schick
Mainz (possible lineup): Zentner – Bell, Da Costa, Kohr – Mwene, Lee Jae-Sung, Nebel, Amiri, Sano, Casi – Sib
Previous Matches: Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz
On their way to the championship, Bayer won both of their encounters with Mainz in the 2023/2024 season.
Free prediction for the Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz match
The visitors are good, but they will face the champions at their home ground. We predict a victory for Xabi Alonso’s men with a handicap of "-1 goal" (odds – 1.62).
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